As a leading voice and philanthropic force for women in Alabama, Alabama Women's Foundation We use the power of philanthropy, research, and policy advocacy to create systemic change for women, families, and the communities they call home. On Thursday, the Foundation announced 2023 grants totaling $1,205,724.00 to 46 programs and organizations in 44 Alabama-based counties that will impact the lives of more than 6,400 women and girls. Announced.

“Last year marked the first time in the Foundation’s history that we conducted a competitive grant cycle across the state. We are doing important work to expand economic opportunity for Alabama women and their families. “I was excited to learn about so many organizations that are embedded in communities across the state, and I'm even more excited to support these hardworking people and organizations,” said Alabama Women's Foundation Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Learning. said Chairman Zaundra C. Jones. “This is a great group that is doing a range of work that is critical to the Foundation’s broader mission of enriching and strengthening our advocacy work. The combination provides a powerful one-two punch in our movement to improve systems, break down barriers, and advance economic mobility for women across the board.”

For the fall 2023 competitive grant cycle, candidates will be awarded in one of three priority areas: Women and Work, Women and Leadership, and Women and Well-Being, reflecting the Foundation's interest in holistic and innovative approaches to women's economic opportunity. Grant recipients were selected. An example of such a program was provided through a WFA grant. breakthrough birmingham, whose resourceful approach to new teacher retention caught the attention of committee members. Hattie O'Hara, Development Manager at Breakthrough Birmingham, said: This funding will go directly to fulfilling our mission to reverse education inequity in Alabama by supporting the Thrive Teacher Coaching Program. Thanks to this partnership with WFA, we can continue to provide new teachers with the resources they need to not only survive in the classroom, but thrive. ”

In addition to the competitive grant cycle awards, the Alabama Women's Foundation continued to award grants to multiple ongoing initiatives, including the renowned Student and Parent Success Model in partnership with the Foundation. Alabama Community College System. This two-generation approach integrates industry-aligned career training and certification programs with critical wrap-around support services such as quality child care, transportation, and coaching for students' parents. To maximize your chances of completing your program. “People development continues to be a pillar of our strategy,” said Jones. [low] Increasing labor force participation requires using all tools at our disposal to reduce the barriers that continue to stand in the way of too many people. ”

Two grant recipients working to reduce these barriers include Huntsville-based Women of Color Unite and statewide organizations; alabama legal services. “United Women of Color's partnership with the Alabama Women's Foundation will provide essential technical training and support to empower Alabama's women,” said Angela Curry, executive director of United Women of Color. “We can now provide resources, break down barriers to employment and create new pathways for women's advancement.” Economic mobility. This cooperation will play an important role in addressing gender disparities and increasing opportunities for women to play an active role in society. [tech] They can work as laborers while helping mothers lift their children out of poverty. ”

“This grant will allow Legal Services of Alabama to provide free “We will provide legal representation so women can immediately protect the income they need to pay for their medical bills.” Rent, utilities, childcare fees, food expenses. We are grateful for the Women's Foundation's support and partnership in our shared goal of protecting the hard-earned incomes of Alabama's working mothers and enabling their families to continue supporting themselves. ”

Alabama Women's Foundation further expands philanthropy across the state through community-based efforts donate circle, a vehicle for passionate individuals to pool and advance their resources to create change in their communities. Unique mission, mobilized around three unique giving circles; Brilliant Black Girl Collective, Morgan County Giving Circleand society Clotildadriving intentional grantmaking, fostering meaningful conversations, and generating donations for causes of choice were valuable elements of the Foundation's 2023 giving.

In December 2023, the Alabama Women's Foundation publicly launched Watershed. It collaborates with government, philanthropy, business, and community leaders to fuel innovative grantmaking, eye-opening research, and strategic advocacy to help 10,000 women across Alabama. This is an unprecedented approach to the workforce and workplace.road to economy The competitive grant cycle represents one of the many ways the Foundation has expanded its portfolio of promotional initiatives, collaborative ventures, and targeted grants through which women participate and state wants to streamline its ability to contribute to a growing economy.

Through Watershed, the Foundation aims to strengthen its support of powerful partners such as community colleges and other career training providers who are uniquely positioned to advance and advance women into high-quality, family-sustaining jobs. ing. At the same time, the Women's Foundation, like the 2023 Women's Foundation of Alabama grant recipients, is working on the ground to address the significant interconnected barriers women face to economic opportunity and well-being. We aim to triple our investment in community-based organizations and projects across the state. -There is.

The recipients of the grant in 2023 are:

Fall 2023 Competitive Grant Cycle

• Alabama Justice Initiative, Statewide: Reimagining AJI’s Community Fellowship (Women + Leadership)

• Alabama Prison Birthing Project of the Ostara Initiative in Auburn, Alabama: Promoting the mental, physical, and economic health of incarcerated pregnant women (Women + Well-being)

• Athens Limestone County Family Resource Center, Athens, AL: Workforce Development (Women + Jobs)

• Birmingham Corps, Birmingham, AL: A Place for Purpose (Women + Jobs)

• Birthwell Partners, Birmingham, Alabama: Harnessing the power of DOULAS to improve the health and well-being of Alabama women (Women + Work)

• Breakthrough Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama: Thrive Teacher Program (Women + Leadership)

• Community Care Development Network of Birmingham, Alabama: Mothers Matter Initiative (Women + Work)

• Diane Hart, Birmingham, Alabama: She knew there were more coaching and mentoring programs out there (Women + Human Services)

• Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama: Girl Scout Leadership Experience (Women + Leadership)

• Girls Inc. of Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama: Girls in Leadership (Women + Leadership)

• Global Tides Alabama, Huntsville, AL: Refugee Resettlement Women's Program (Women + Welfare)

• Alabama Hispanic Interest Coalition in Homewood, Alabama: Improving Leadership for Hispanic/Latino and Immigrant Women (Women + Leadership)

• Hope Inspired Ministries, Montgomery, AL: Expanded new communication tactics to increase reach of unemployed people (women + jobs) who want to work.

• Legal Services Alabama, Statewide: Income Protection Project (Women + Labor)

• One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center in Birmingham, Alabama: Development of Support Agencies and Pathways to Hope for Survivors (Women and Human Services)

• Pathways, Inc., Birmingham, AL: Early Learning Center (Women + Work)

• Shelby Emergency Assistance, Montevallo, Alabama: Thriving Together Shelby County (Women + Human Services)

• Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema in Birmingham, Alabama: EmpowerHER: Elevating Local Women Filmmakers — Women in Film Week 2024 (Women + Leadership)

• St. Vincent Foundation, Birmingham, Alabama: Jeremiah’s Hope (Women + Work)

• United Women of Color, Huntsville, Alabama: Capacity Development for Advancement and Racial Equity (CARE) (Women + Work)

• West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Prenatal care and support for uninsured patients (Women + Welfare)

• Women Under Construction Network, Birmingham, Alabama: Home Learning Project (Women + Human Services)

community college grants

• Bevill State Community College in Jasper, Alabama: Family Forward with Career Women.

• Calhoun Community College in Tanner, Alabama: Commercial Driver's License Training

• Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, Alabama: Women in Welding.

• Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama: Women in Welding.

• Lawson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama: Pharmacy Technology Training Program

• Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, Andalusia, AL: StrongHER Healthcare Initiative.

• Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama: 3 X 3 Family or Group Childcare Owner Training

• Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery, Alabama: Step Up: Preparing for the CNA/Medication Aide Combo Certification

• Wallace Community College, Selma, AL: Women in Trucking CDL Truck Driving Program.

• Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL: Careers in the medical field: from phlebotomist to medical laboratory assistant.

girls at the center

• AUM Foundation, Huntsville, AL: Girls at the Center.

• Community Care Development Network, Birmingham, AL: Girls at the Center • Girl Springs, Birmingham, AL: Girls at the Center

• Empowered 2 Conquer, Bessemer, AL: Girls at the Center

• Alabama Campaign for Adolescent Sexual Health, Montgomery, Alabama: Girls at the Center

give circle grants

• The Brilliant Black Girl Collective*: 17 scholarships awarded

• Society of Clotilda**: New Mindz Mentorship Program LLC

• Clotilda Society: Ambitious His and Her King Foundation

• Clotilda Society: Start Smart! College – Career Ready

• Clotilda Society: Mingo Matters Foundation

• Clotilda Society: Monthly Projects

• Clotilda Society: Africatown Freedom Tour

• Clotilda Society: Vivian's Door

• Clotilda Society: Surviving 3.6 Inc, Home

• Clotilda Society: Think Pink

• Clotilda Society: Mothers Against Gun Violence

• Morgan County Giving Circle***: AUM Foundation

*The Brilliant Black Girl Collective provides grants to scholars in Birmingham City Schools.

**The Clotilda Society provides grants to organizations within Mobile County, Alabama.

***Morgan County Giving Circle awards grants to organizations within Morgan County, Alabama.